Course Title 21st Century Literature from the World

Course S-LITT 25
Number
Course None
Prerequisite
Course This course covers the study of representative works of 21 st century writers of the world.
Description It highlights the influences of history, politics, religion, economics, technology, society,
culture, and current trends that shape the world view in multicultural societies as
reflected in the selected literary texts. The development of literary competence and
literary appreciation are emphasized.
The course requires students to participate in research activities for them to connect the
literary texts with their own lives.
Program 1. Display knowledge of different theories, interpretation, and critical appreciation of
Specializatio literature as content for learning
n Outcomes 2. Show proficiency I the use of oral and written language
3. Be open to new opposing and innovative ideas
4. Use disciplinal content to uphold humanism
5. Display reflective, critical, creative, and independent thinking
6. Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate
information accurately and honestly
7. Demonstrate an understanding of leadership and student engagement in the
classroom
8. Work creatively and productively with others
9. Apply new ideas from multidisciplinary sources to enrich the discipline
10. Possess a good sense of values and a sense of community and nationalism
Course The course covers 21st century literary genres and emerging forms such as graphic and
Content illustrated novels; blog & IM, e-mail novels; manga; hypertexts; speculative fiction; flash
fiction; chick lit; and the like. It will also contain selected contemporary pieces across
the globe which were written and published from 2000 onwards.
Course
References Carpio, R. (2006). Criss-crossing through Afro-Asian literature. Pasig City: Anvil
Publishing.
Cruz, I. (2013). “21st Century Literature,” Mini Critique. The Philippine Star. Updated
October 24, 2013. www.philstar.com/education-and-home/2013/ . Retrieved
March 6, 2016.
Duca, C.R. (2003). The literature of Asia and Africa. Quezon City: Phoenic Publishing
House.
Friesen, C. (2011). 21st century literary genres. PowerPoint Presentation. :
www.slideshare.net/.../21st-century-literary-genres-by-calle-friesen. Retrieved
March 6, 2016
Jancovich, M. (Ed.) (2001). Horror film reader. London: Routledge.
Lealand, G. (2007). Visions, of the beast: The changing shape of horror. University of
Waikato.
Lopez, F., Urquiola L. & Biavati, R. (2009). Views: Between border, beyond barriers.
Understanding peoples and cultures through world literature. Manila: University
of Santo Tomas Publishing House.
Literary figureheads: American writers of the postmodernist era. Updated March 31,
2015. hubpages.com › ... › Literature › American Literature. Retrieved March 6,
2016.
Miller, W. & Prufer, K. (Eds.). (2008). New European poets. Saint Paul, Minnesota:
 Graywolf Press.
Murakami, H. (2002). After the quake. New York: Vintage Books.
Prohaszkova, V. (2012). “The genre of horror.” American International Journal of
Contemporary Research. Vol. 2. No. 4.
Pucher, M. (Ed.). (2012). The Norton anthology of world literature. 3rd edition. (Volume
F). New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.
Riordan, Rick. (2005). The Lightning thief. Book 1. Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Series. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.
Schindler, N. (2004). An order for Amelie, hold the fries. Translated from German by
Robert Barret. Toronto: Annick Press.
Tan, B. & Baldisimo K. (2012). Trese 5: Midnight tribunal. Quezon City: Visual Print
Enterprises.
Thomas, J. & Thomas, D. & Hazuka, T. (1992). Flash fiction: 72 very short stories. New
York; W.W. Norton & Company.
Trilling, B. & Fadel, C. (2009). 21st century skills: Learning for life in our times. San
Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Ursal, S.B. (2016). The Bisayan. Cebu City.
Wainaina, B. (2011). One day I will write about this place: A memoir. Minneapolis:
Graywolf Press.
Course Knowledge
Learning  Show well-grounded knowledge of 21st century literary genres and emerging
Outcomes forms, conventions, and innovations
 Possess knowledge of allied disciplines that inform the reading, interpretation,
and appreciation of literary texts
 Manifest literary competence in reading, interpreting, and analyzing 21 st
century literary texts and emerging genres
Skills
 Define, situate, and contextualize 21 st century world literature
 Differentiate the features of four major literary genres and emerging forms
 Respond critically to sample 21st century literary forms and genres
 Apply 21st century skills in interpreting sample literary texts
Attitudes/Values/Ethics
 Appreciate the perspectives of selected 21 st century writers from the world
 Value the emerging literary forms and genres in defining 21 st century literature
 Realize the dynamics of 21st century world literature
 Reflect on the insights learned from selected literary pieces
Course Course Performance Indicators Evidences of Performance Performance
Performance Standard
Indicators 1. a written close analysis and critical Novel report Rubric
and interpretation of a literary text in Literary analysis
Evidence of terms of form and theme, with
Performance description of its context derived Critical / Occasional Papers
from research;
3. an adaptation of a text into other Cosplay Rubric
creative forms using multimedia Manga (comic strips)
Music video
Blog
Short film
 Podcast
4. a performance of a literary text Slam poetry Rubric
through various forms of oral Dramatic monologue
interpretation Street play
5. a reinterpretation of a literary text Flash fiction Rubric
through creative writing Texttula
Creative nonfiction
Course  Attendance in the class signifies readiness ti participate in class discussion and
Policies activities
 A student is responsible for his/her absence.; NO MAKEUP TEST AND PROJECTS will
be given
 A student will be automatically marked UW(Unauthorized withdrawal) after 5
absences
 Group tasks and projects must be submitted within the designated date of
submission
 Cellular phones must be in silent mode. Answering phone calls and text messages
must be done outside the classroom
 Others as indicated in the learning contracts
Consultation Wednesdays
Sessions Learning Content Readings Instruction Assessment
Outcomes al Delivery
st
Session 1 -2 Discuss the Orientation and 21 Century PowerPoint Recitation
landscape of introduction to Literature presenta- Quiz
st st
21 century 21 century tions
literature, and literature study: “21st Century
the emerging a. Readers Literature” by Formal
genres and b. Literacy Isagani R. Cruz lecture
conventions c. Genres method
d. Postmo- “21st Century
dernism Literary Genres” by
e. Themes Calle Friesen Show and
Tell

Session 3-4 Identify the Who are the “Best 21st Century PowerPoint Reflective
representative representative Books” by Tracy presenta- essay
21st century 21st century Mumford tions
writers and their writers? “Philippine
works Literature 200 and
What are the Up” by Michelle
examples of 21st Oximer
century writings? “Award Winning
Asian Authors” by Show and
Richard Francis Tell
Session 5-6 Define, identify What are the The Lightning Thief Show and Recitation
the features, features of 21st by Rick Riordan Tell
and century
 differentiate literature? Trese 5: Midnight Informal
each major and Mythology as Tribunal by Budjette lecture
emerging genre. content of Tan and Kajo
Philippine Baldisimo Class
graphic novel discussion
Session 7-8 Assess the value Instant An Order for Amelie, Close Worksheet
of emerging messaging and e- Hold the Fries by reading
literary forms mail novel Nina Schindler
Session 9-10 Assess the Elements of flash Ernest Hemingway’s Literary Recitation
relationship of fiction and Margaret analysis
the elements of Atwood’s
the major and “A Vision from Out
emerging of the Corner of One
genres Eye” by Luisa
Valenzuela
“Water” by Fred
Leebron
“Here’s Another
Ending” by Diane
Williams Quiz
“Night” by Bret Lott
Session 11-14 Manifest Racism and “White Comedy” by Group Creative
understanding humor in Benjamin work: group
and appreciate postmodern Zephaniah skit, perfor-
the major European poetry creative mance
genres through “5 Aphorisms” by writing,
oral Tobias Gruterich literary Creative
interpretation, analysis, writing
poetry reading poetry
performance, reading
pantomime,
creative writing.
Session 14-15 Manifest The elements of “Wisdom,” Literary Recitation
understanding poetry: sense “Words” and “The analysis
and Last Night of Earth”
appreciation of by Roger Wolfe
the major
genres through Poetics and “Poetry,” and Talking Creative
individual and ideology “Poetics” by Luis back to writing
group activities Garcia Montero poems
Session 16-17 and The elements of “In Praise of the Graphic Sketching
presentations poetry: sound, Sea” by Andras represen-
structure and Petocz tations Manga
symbol “Epigrafitti” by
Robert Gal Comic
“Four Poems” by strips
Vera Pavlova
Session 18-19 Manifest Creative One Day I Will Write Focus Blurb
understanding nonfiction : the About This Place group writing
and fourth genre (excerpt) by discussion
appreciation of Binyavanga Journal
the major The elements of Wainaina writing
genres through creative
individual and nonfiction “ The Din in the
group activities Head” by Cynthia
and Ozick
presentations
Session 20-21 Manifest The graphic novel Artemis Fowl: The Costume Occasional
understanding and the Graphic Novel Party paper
and illustrated novel adapted by Eoin
appreciation of Colfer and Andrew Cosplay
the emerging Donkin; art by
genres through Giovanni Rigano and
individual and color by Paolo
group activities Lamanna
Session 22-23 and Speculative News of the Literary Biographi-
presentations fiction: science Shaman (excerpt) by analysis cal
fiction, horror, Karl R. de Mesa montage
fantasy, magic
realism Small
Speculative group
fiction as The Bisayan by discussion
alternative Sofronio B. Ursal
history
Session 24 The short story in “After the Quake” Informal Manga
21st century by Haruki Murakami lecture
literature Haiku
writing